A substantial number of Spanish ATC staff didn't show up for work at Girona last night - some sent in sick notes, some just didn't turn up. Local papers report up to 2 hours delays on o/g flights.
We just don't care any more - what with volcanic dust, French ATC strikes, and security stupidity in Stanstead/Gatwick, my wife's swapped her monthly visits to the UK from aviation to the TGV. Twice the price - Perpignan-Paris return costs €80 first class on the train - but you get there, and on time. And a more comfortable ride that FR or EasyJet can offer.
Edit: just to be fair - sat waiting for my wife to go/arrive into GRN many times in past ten years - always found the ATC very competent.
Last edited by OFSO; 19th Jul 2010 at 12:13.